Californication

After his short tour with Atticus, Hank Moody is eager to reunite with the love of his life, but things don't go as planned with Karen. Hank meets with Stu and The Director on the TV adaptation of Santa Monica Cop and gets hired by showrunner Rick Rath.

Hank's first day in the Santa Monica Cop writer's room brings aggravation by his new co-workers. Hank is surprised during a visit to Levon's apartment. Things start looking up for Charlie and Marcy when he meets Rath's new assistant.

Hank sits in on a casting session while Levon tries to bond with Rath's assistant, Melanie. Hank gets his first episode assignment, much to the chagrin of co-workers Terry and Hugh. Charlie hopes to fix things with Marcy.

Hank, Levon and Julia celebrate Julia's new role. Levon hopes for some alone time with Melanie, but three's a crowd with The Director in the way. Money troubles add to Charlie and Marcy's marital unrest.

While Julia is with Rath, Hank and Levon have a night out. Levon has the best night of his life with Nikki, while Karen, Hank and Marcy are forced to endure the company of Nikki's creepy friend.

It's the Santa Monica Cop kickoff party at Rath's. Hank has an intimate notes session with the show's female lead, Amy Taylor Walsh, while the male lead, Hashtag Black has his eye on Julia. While Charlie manages Goldie, Stu makes him an offer.

Rath demands a rewrite of Hank's script. Julia's boss Dr. Dan gives career advice, but Hank and Levon have other ideas. Charlie and Marcy consider Stu's offer, while Atticus' old rock 'n roll butler Krull offers another solution to their money woes.

On Hank's episode of Santa Monica Cop, he encounters problems with Hashtag Black, so The Director leaves Hank to get things back on track. Julia proves to be a distraction. Levon gets a big opportunity. News of Stu's offer leads to fisticuffs.

Hank flashes back to turbulent times with Karen, a confused young Becca and their days with a happier Charlie and Marcy. Hank's run-in with a nun helps him put things into perspective.

Hank entices Karen into dinner at an old place, but Julia interrupts their romantic evening. Later, Charlie, Marcy, Krull, and Levon bring even more drama. Rath shows up with Eddie Nero, researching for his upcoming appearance on Santa Monica Cop.

The ratings are in for Santa Monica Cop. Hank may be out of a job, which sends Charlie reeling. With their revenue stream drying up Marcy decides to accept Stu's offer. Karen arrives with a special guest - Becca, who makes a big announcement.

Hank is still not on board with Becca's plans, but Karen massages the situation. At Malibar, Hank and Levon reconnect with Hank's old student, Tara. Later, Hank reassures Julia and invites her to a special dinner. Hank urges Charlie to save Marcy.